Librarian Quote by Neil LaBute
““MAN No doubt about that—I can’t even call ’em “girls” without getting hit by a lawsuit, so … (Grins.) You’re a librarian? WOMAN Yeah. Well, we don’t really use that term anymore, but, ahh … MAN Sure, of course! It’s probably, like, “printed-word specialist” or something now, I suppose … WOMAN Exactly.””
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute, 2001
Language evolves; terms once common may become offensive, prompting people to adapt their speech.
In simple terms: Words change meaning; be mindful.
Key Takeaway
Update language to respect others.
Themes
communication
social change
political correctness
Mood
critical
conversational
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace dialogue
- education
- media writing
- social media posting
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
gender
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay informed about respectful terminology?
- What deeper attitudes need change beyond words?
A Different Perspective
Changing language can feel forced and may not address deeper biases.
